Sleeping bra

ABSTRACT

The invention described in the specification relates to a brassiere designed for the support needed for sleep. The brassiere contains a concentrated support section for the lower portion of the breast, and a light comfortable coverage for the rest of the chest. This support is provided by a tightly knit fabric and by no means uses any under wiring or molding.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to women's brassiere, particularly a new andimproved garment to provide support needed for sleep. Specifically, theinvention provides a concentrated support section for the lower portionof the breast, and a light and comfortable coverage for the rest of thechest. This support is provided by a tightly knit fabric and by no meansuses any under wiring or molding. It is extremely comfortable. Itdoesn't consist of hard cups or pads, it consists of stretch fabric. Itprovides enough support to the lower breasts to prevent the breasts fromsagging but light enough to give the feeling of not wearing a bra.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

For centuries women had to deal with uncomfortable bras, waking up inthe middle of the night to take their bra off. Leaving them with nosupport at all. For others, it was wearing a bra that wasn't sexy atall. What women desire in a bra they sleep in is; comfort and support,with the right amount of cleavage and appeal. Women who don't wear brasto sleep mostly do not because of the discomfort.

The bra is designed so that it doesn't cover the entire chest, givingthe chest ease for blood circulation and comfort. Implementations of thepresent invention does not include any means of under wire, or molding.It has a concentrated support section for the lower part of the.breasts, giving the support needed without pressing the breasts towardthe body like sports bras do. The fabrication for this section is atight knit with lycra, such as a sports bra. The rest of the bra has alight breathable stretch fabric seamed to the bottom portion supplyingcoverage.

Some undergarments that women may decide to sleep in for any form ofsupport, do not supply every need for a sleeping garment. My advantagesover other brassieres, for the purpose of sleeping, is that it givesjust the right amount of support. Sports bras give too much supportunnecessary for sleeping, and flattens the chest for a less flatteringappearance. Camisoles and wireless bras don't give enough support, andbras with wires poke and are uncomfortable. The present invention givessupport only to the lower portion of the breast for enough supportwithout cutting off circulation. It gives support with no under wire. Itis breathable and comfortable.

There have been prior art designed to be worn to sleep, but such priorart devices do not provide support to the actual breast, but ratherencircling support for the busts of the wearer. For example, U.S. Pat.No. 3,746,007 uses strap means extending immediately below the breastand extending strips encircling the upper portion of the busts. U.S.Pat. No. 7,083,494 targets the bust area for support, not the actualbreast itself—underneath the bust, around the sides of the bust, betweenthe breasts and around the back.

A Further object of the present invention is to design a sleepingbrassiere made free of any molding structure, allowing the breasts tomove freely without spilling out of the structure. U.S. Pat. No.3,746,007 claims to mold the breasts so as to give an attractivesilhouette. U.S. Pat. No. 7,083,494 claims that the inner supportstructure is seam-free and of a molded shape using various stitchpatterns.

U.S. Pat. No. 3,746,007 contains an embodiment of the invention whereaspulling down on a panel portion adjusts the bottom end causing the frontportion of the gown to pull upwardly to change the amount of the upliftto the breasts. The present invention does not apply any strain on theshoulders to pull the breasts up, or strain the breasts in any way.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention will be more fully understood after a review of thefollowing figures, detailed description and claims.

FIG. 1 is a perspective front view of the brassiere illustrating thedifferent fabrications for the different sections of the brassiere;

FIG. 2 is a perspective rear view of the brassiere;

FIG. 3 is an alternate front view embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is the rear view of the alternate embodiment of the presentinvention of FIG. 3.

FIG. 5 is an alternate front view embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is the rear view of the alternate embodiment of the presentinvention of FIG. 5.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

With references to FIG. 1 the brassiere includes three sections,supplying different amounts of support. The brassiere is mainly composedof 1, which includes the straps and the majority of the front. Thefabrication for this is a light knit with lycra that is breathable andsoft against skin. 2 is the targeted support portion starting rightbelow the nipple and ending where the breast does. It is composed of atight knit and lycra with an interlining that is soft against skin. Thisconcentrated support basically prevents the breast from dropping down.The thick elastic 3, goes around the torso and is positioned under thebreast to keep the brassiere in place. A thin elastic 4, is sewn aroundthe brasserie as a trim.

FIG. 2, the rear view, is composed of 5, the light knit for a lightbarely there feeling; with 6, the thick elastic continuing around thetorso. 7 is the same thin elastic trim as 4 in the front.

An alternate embodiment, FIG. 3 is made up of the same fabrications asfirst embodiment but, cut in a different manner. 8 is the main portion,which includes the front straps and the majority of the front. Thefabrication for this is the light knit that is breathable and softagainst skin. 9 is the targeted support portion starting right below thenipple, going around the side, and continuing to the back. It iscomposed of the tight knit with an interlining that is soft againstskin. This concentrated support basically prevents the breast fromdropping down. 10 goes around the torso and is positioned under and inbetween the breast to give it an extra uplift for the breasts as well askeeping the brassiere in place. This section is made of either anelastic material or the same as 9. A thin elastic 4, is sewn around thebrasserie as a trim.

FIG. 4, the rear view of FIG. 3, continues with the 12 going around thetorso. A hook and eye opening 13, can also be provided for easy release.Section 9 continues to the back 16, and remains the same material. 14are straps connecting 8 to 16. 15 is the same thin elastic trim as 11 inthe front.

An alternate embodiment, FIG. 5 is made up of the same fabrications asthe first two embodiments, cut in a different manner. The main section17, starts at the lower portion of the breast, comes around to the sideof the breast to continue as the strap. The fabrication for this sectionis the tight knit that provides support. 18 provides the rest of thechest with a light coverage. The thick elastic 19, goes around the torsoand is positioned under the breast to keep the brassiere in place. 20 isa thin elastic trim.

FIG. 6, the rear view of FIG. 5, consists of 21, the criss-cross strapswhich expand to a back panel and is made up of the tight knitfabrication. 22 is the thick elastic wrapping the torso. 23 is the thinelastic trim.

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 7. A brassiere comprising: a front panel made up of two knitfabrics of different stretch resistance, wherein section with thegreater stretch resistance coven the lower position of the breast; whichpertains to the area below the nipple, and the section with less stretchresistance is used for coverage the more resistant fabric leftuncovered.
 8. An elastic band that is continuous around bottom hem ofthe brassiere for positioning the brassiere around the torso of thewearer.
 9. An elastic band at the hem of the brassiere that alsoprovides a hook-and-eye opening for easy release.
 10. Thick shoulderstraps that consist the same stretch resistance as the knit fabric usedfor the lower breast portion.
 11. Thick shoulder straps the consist thestretch resistance as the knit fabric used for the upper breast portion.12. A brassiere whereby the stretch materials provide the support neededwithout the need of wires or molding.